mt.exe : general error c101008d: Failed to write the updated manifest to the resource of file … Access is denied

Question

I often have this problem even when I build a new C++ project and try to build a release file.

I use Visual studio 2008. One thing that may cause this problem is my code

Answer 1

If you need not generate Manifest file, just set it off it will resolve the problem.

Goto Project(right click)

properties

Linker

Manifest Files

Generate Manifest

change it Yes to No

It resolve the problem for me on VS2008 without disabling Anti-virus. ;)

Enjoy :)